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Lotus Wick Lamp

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Name: Lotus Wick Lamp
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBP71
Price: 55.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

	ZBP71
	Brass
	Height: 6.5 inch
	Width: 4.5 inch
	Depth: 4.5 inch
	Weight 390 gm

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Illuminating Tradition and Divinity

This exquisite brass lamp, meticulously crafted in the form of a blossoming lotus, embodies a rich tapestry of cultural significance and spiritual devotion. The lotus, a sacred flower in many Eastern traditions, represents purity, enlightenment, rebirth, and divine beauty. Its petals unfurling upwards symbolize the ascent of the soul and the opening of the mind to spiritual truths. In Hindu mythology, the lotus is intrinsically linked to the divine. It is the seat of Goddess Lakshmi, the bestower of wealth and prosperity, and Goddess Saraswati, the patron of knowledge and arts. Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, is often depicted emerging from a lotus that grows from the navel of Lord Vishnu, signifying creation born from purity and cosmic consciousness.

A Symbol of Auspiciousness and Light

The gentle glow emanating from this lamp, fueled by a wick and oil, serves as a beacon of positivity and spiritual illumination. In countless homes and temples across India and beyond, the lighting of a diya (oil lamp) is a daily ritual, a practice of invoking divine presence and dispelling darkness, both literal and metaphorical. This lotus-shaped lamp amplifies that sentiment, merging the auspicious symbolism of the lotus with the inherent sacredness of light. It is believed that lighting a lamp purifies the environment, wards off negative energies, and invites blessings and good fortune. The warm, inviting glow can transform any space into an area of tranquility and devotion, making it an ideal addition to altars, prayer rooms, or as a decorative piece that radiates spiritual grace.

Crafted for Enduring Beauty and Sacredness

Fashioned from high-quality brass, this lamp is not only a vessel for light but also a testament to enduring craftsmanship. Brass, a metal revered for its durability and lustrous sheen, has been used for centuries in the creation of religious artifacts and decorative items. Its inherent properties make it resistant to corrosion, ensuring that this lamp will retain its beauty and sacred aura for generations to come. The smooth, polished finish of the brass reflects the surrounding light, enhancing the ambiance and adding a touch of understated elegance to any setting. The thoughtful design, with its stable base and elegantly sculpted lotus petals, ensures both functionality and aesthetic appeal. This lamp is more than just an object; it is a piece of art designed to connect you with ancient traditions and bring a sense of peace and divinity into your life.

The Power of Light: Understanding the Role of Oil Lamps in Hinduism

Hinduism is a boon to human society for it guides everyone to follow their Dharma and rise above the material concept of life. Hinduism is also known as “Sanatan Dharma”. These are Sanskrit terms in which Sanatan means “eternal” and Dharma means “Intrinsic nature or occupation”. Thus it deals with the intrinsic nature or the real identity of the living entities; that which can never be taken away from them. The principles of Hinduism are given in the Vedic literature or scriptures that are considered “Apaurusheya”; they have not been written by any ordinary person but have been compiled by Vyasadev, the literary incarnation of the Supreme Lord Krishna. The word “Veda” means complete knowledge, both material and spiritual. The knowledge in Vedic literature is so vast and precise that if one looks carefully, he will notice that nothing is sentimental or imaginary but is based on facts and truth. There is a clear description and information about the identity of all living beings, the nature of the Absolute Truth, the reason for the existence of this world, the information about the world beyond this universe, and the relationship between us and God, the Absolute Truth.

Why do we light a lamp?

There are many rituals recommended in the Vedas for engaging our body and mind in the service of God. One of them is the lighting of ghee or oil lamps before the deity. According to the Vedic injunctions, all auspicious functions begin with lighting a lamp. It has a great spiritual significance. It is believed that the light of the lamp symbolizes “knowledge”, the wick symbolizes the false ego of the living entity, and ghee (clarified butter) or oil symbolizes all the negative tendencies (Anarthas) accumulated in the heart such as greed, lust, anger, and envy. When the lamp is lit by spiritual knowledge, all the Anarthas are exhausted, and the false ego, which is the root cause of conditional life, is also burnt. Therefore, the lamp is lit before the Lord as a sacrifice of our false ego in His service. Just as the light of the lamp dissipates all darkness, similarly, the light of knowledge dissipates ignorance of the Jivas and enables us to realize our real identity and purpose of life.

Why only an oil or ghee lamp?

One may question why only an oil lamp is lit before the Lord and why not an artificial light source. This may sound logical but lighting a lamp has a further spiritual significance. The flame of the light in a lamp always burns upwards indicating that by cultivating spiritual knowledge, one achieves the highest perfection of life and is always victorious. Also, a traditional lamp is the purest form of offering.

In almost every house of a follower of Sanatan Dharma, an oil or ghee lamp is lit before the altar of the Lord or before the Tulsi plant. Some people light it at dawn, some at dusk, and some people prefer to light it at dawn and dusk. Either ghee or sesame oil can be used to burn the wick. Vaishnavas (devotees of Lord Vishnu or Krishna) especially light a ghee lamp every day in the month of Kartik to offer their love and devotion to the Lord.

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